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Winrock International · 2 weeks ago

Long Term Consultant: National Specialist: Rural Infrastructure Engineer - ADB LAO Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project

United States

Part-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Winrock International is recruiting a National Specialist: Rural Infrastructure Engineer for an Asian Development Bank (ADB) opportunity in Laos focused on Sustainable Agrifood systems. The role involves coordinating with various stakeholders to develop rural infrastructure projects that enhance food security and agricultural value addition.

Agriculture

Responsibilities

Support the International Specialist: Rural Infrastructure Engineer with Coordinating with government officials (provincial and district), agricultural production and agro-processing enterprises to familiarize with the environment, climate risk and resilience, and gender related considerations in which subprojects will be developed that were identified either during preparation or subsequently through project implementation stage

Discuss with regional consultants on technical aspects of the project, advise on scheme selection including selection of water source location and structures. Evaluate potential risks and explore opportunity to integrate gender responsive features, nature-based solutions for enhanced sustainability and resilience

Work with the hydrologist to determine crop water requirements, water availability and water balances for each sub-project considering current and future climate risks

Together with other team members prepare a preliminary layout of irrigation, drainage, farm road facilities as well as advise on means of irrigation delivery to suit the selection of crops to be grown

Review concept stage drawings and DED prepared by the national consultants, advise on proposed changes to their content and brief the design consultants on the required changes

Coordinate with the other technical team members and members of provincial development consultants in the production of the technical aspects of the subproject rural roads and coffee and durian irrigation. This includes development plans, proposed site surveys, topographic and site investigation needs, detailed engineering designs taking into account of gender and resilience considerations, preparation of contract documents and engineering costs in preparation for economic analysis if required and for the engineers cost estimate

Monitor the progress and work with the southern development consultants in the establishment of WUAs ensuring active participation of women to manage water management, participation in community contracts and training for maintenance of the systems

Monitor the progress and work with the and the northern development consultants in the establishment of village road maintenance units

Monitor the progress of the project through subproject selection for feasibility studies and DED, the preparation of farm and road development plans, detailed engineering designs, construction supervision and subproject operations. Review the contents of the IPCs (Interim Payment Certificates) prepared by the national construction supervision firms — including progress, quantities, and unit rates comparing actual works with the design. Verify the information when necessary. The National Irrigation / Rural Road Engineer shall initiate the signature on the IPCs before submitting them to the Team Leader for endorsement and onward submission to the PMU Director for approval and contractor payment

Provide an O&M report covering civil works and incorporate the M&E and O&M guideline produced by the design specialists

Provide the technical aspects of progress reports and technical guidelines and reports

Qualification

Civil EngineeringRural Infrastructure DevelopmentClimate-Resilient InfrastructureADB Project ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyLao Language SkillsEnglish FluencyThaiCommunication Skills

Required

University degree in civil engineering, irrigation, transportation, or a related field

At least 7 years of professional experience in rural infrastructure development

Experience working on ADB and/or World Bank–financed projects, as well as in climate-resilient infrastructure and infrastructure supporting agricultural value chain connectivity

Familiar with the requirements of the international development agencies requirements in financial intermediary designed projects

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software, including Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Strong written and verbal communication skills are required, including effective public speaking and the ability to communicate complex issues both verbally and in written form

Fluent in English (written and spoken)